Why You're Failing to Attract Anyone | Dr. Robert Glover
Episode Sponsor is my Dad's Self-Authoring Programme. Use code MP for 10% off at In this episode, Mikhaila is joined by Dr. Robert Glover. They discussed his book, No More Mr. Nice Guy, and the Nice Guy Syndrome. Dr. Glover explains why he believes many adults are operating from a broken world perspective formed in childhood. If you want to find out whether or not you have the nice guy syndrome, watch this episode.
Chapters
- 0:00Intro
- 2:00Mikhaila introduces this episode’s guest Dr. Robert Glover to talk about his book and theory surrounding "Nice Guys".
- 5:30What is a "Nice Guy" (or nice girl) according to Glover.
- 8:00How does someone develop into a nice guy? Does it start in childhood experiences?
- 12:30What is the opposite coping mechanism opposed to a nice guy's passive-aggressive behavior?
- 15:30The three primary covert contracts that nice guys impose on their partner and everyone in their life.
- 24:30What are the first steps to start expressing healthy emotion?
- 30:30Dr. Glover shares a story about the power of honesty and revealing our inner shame.
- 36:30Practical advice for parents on how to discourage their children from developing nice guy tendencies.
- 45:30Are feelings of inadequacy what drive us to succeed in life?
- 54:00Dr. Glover’s opinions on why marriages fail so often, and the nature of adult relationships.
- 1:03:00Wrapping up the show, where to find Dr. Glover online.